Donations sought for Spring Valley book bag giveaway

Advocating For Change Inc., The CEJJES Institute Inc. and their supporters are seeking donations for the annual Book Bag Giveaway event.

Organizers say this year’s goal is to raise $30,000 to distribute 900 book bags filled with supplies among those East Ramapo students who are in need of help.

Donations will be collected at Spring Valley Market Place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays until Aug. 16. Organizers are also seeking larger donations from corporations, organizations and individuals who can sponsor 10 book bags with supplies for $25 each, or $250 total.

The give-away event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 30 at Spring Valley Memorial Park.

Visit the websites, http://www.advocatingforchange.org and cejjesinstitute.org, or call Advocating For Change at 845-362-8610 for more information. (Peter Carr/The Journal News)